About Bela Whipple Jenks Jr.
Lived 1849 – 1930 (aged 80–81). Bela Whipple Jenks Jr. was an American politician.
Bela Whipple Jenks (July 18, 18491930) was a Michigan politician.
Early life Jenks was born on July 18, 1849, in Schroon Lake, New York, to parents Jesse L. and Mary Jane Jenks. Jenks was of Welsh ancestry. His family later moved to St. Clair, Michigan.
Career On November 8, 1904, Jenks was elected to the Michigan Senate where he represented the 20th district from January 4, 1905, to 1908. Jenks was a member of the Michigan Republican State Central Committee in 1911.
Personal life Jenks married Alma "Allie" Stafford in Memphis, Michigan, on July 18, 1871. Together they had four children.
Death Jenks died in 1930.
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Who was Bela Whipple Jenks Jr.?
(1849-1930) Michigan politician
When was Bela Whipple Jenks Jr. born?
Bela Whipple Jenks Jr. was born on 18 July 1849 in Schroon Lake.
When did Bela Whipple Jenks Jr. die?
Bela Whipple Jenks Jr. died in 1930.
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Bela Whipple Jenks Jr. was a politician.
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Bela Whipple Jenks Jr. was American.
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